Apple recalls first iPod Nanos over battery flaw

Having uncovered a "very rare" instance in which the music player may overheat "and pose a safety risk", Apple is replacing them.

"This issue has been traced to a single battery supplier that produced batteries with a manufacturing defect," Apple said. "While the possibility of an incident is rare, the likelihood increases as the battery ages."

The first iPod Nano was released in September 2005. The recall covers all Nanos made between that date and December 2006.